We rejoice with you in the blessing of your upcoming marriage and lift this sacred union before the Lord with great expectation. Marriage is a holy covenant, instituted by God Himself, and it is our joy to stand with you in prayer as you prepare to enter this lifelong commitment. The Word of God tells us, *"Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall join to his wife, and they shall be one flesh"* (Genesis 2:24). This union is not merely a legal or emotional bond, but a spiritual one, designed to reflect the love and faithfulness of Christ for His Church.
We pray first and foremost that your marriage would be firmly rooted in Christ, for it is only through Him that any relationship can thrive. Without Jesus at the center, even the strongest of marriages will struggle under the weight of sin and the brokenness of this world. We must ask: Have you both surrendered your lives fully to Christ? Is He the foundation upon which you are building this marriage? The Bible warns, *"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it"* (Psalm 127:1). If either of you has not yet been born again—if you have not repented of your sins and placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior—then we must urgently address this. Salvation is not merely a religious formality; it is the very breath of spiritual life. Jesus said, *"Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see God’s Kingdom"* (John 3:3). If your fiancé has not experienced this new birth, we pray with great fervency that the Holy Spirit would convict him, draw him to repentance, and give him a new heart. Without this transformation, no amount of human effort can produce the godly leadership, love, or holiness you desire in a husband.
We also lift you up, dear sister, as you prepare to become a wife and, God willing, a mother. The role of a wife is one of great dignity and responsibility. Scripture calls you to *"submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord"* (Ephesians 5:22), not as a doormat, but as a partner who respects and honors the leadership God has placed over you. This submission is not a sign of weakness, but of strength and trust in God’s design. At the same time, we pray that you would grow in the virtues of a godly woman—kindness, wisdom, patience, and a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight (1 Peter 3:4). May you be a woman who builds up your home with the Word of God, who prays without ceasing, and who reflects the love of Christ in all you do.
For your fiancé, we pray that he would rise to the high calling of biblical headship. This is not about dominance or control, but about sacrificial love—*"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it"* (Ephesians 5:25). A godly husband leads not by lording his authority over his wife, but by serving her, protecting her, and cherishing her as Christ does the Church. We pray that he would be a man of integrity, whose word is trustworthy, whose actions are righteous, and whose heart is fully devoted to God. May he lead your family in prayer, in the study of Scripture, and in worship, so that your home would be a sanctuary of peace and godliness. We also rebuke any spirit of passivity, selfishness, or ungodly influence that may seek to hinder his growth in Christ. The enemy would love nothing more than to see a man shrink from his God-given responsibilities, but we declare that your fiancé will be a man of courage, conviction, and Christlike love.
We must also address the reality of spiritual warfare. Marriage is under attack in this fallen world, and the enemy will seek to sow discord, temptation, and division in your relationship. But we take authority over every scheme of the devil in the name of Jesus! The Bible assures us, *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it"* (1 Corinthians 10:13). We pray that you both would be vigilant in guarding your hearts, your minds, and your marriage against anything that would seek to defile it. This includes not only external temptations but also the sins of the heart—pride, bitterness, unforgiveness, and lust. If there has been any sexual immorality in your relationship prior to marriage, we must address this with repentance and a commitment to purity moving forward. Fornication is a serious sin in God’s eyes, and it grieves the Holy Spirit. The Bible is clear: *"Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4). We encourage you to confess any past sins to one another and to God, receive His forgiveness, and walk in holiness from this point forward.
We also pray for your protection as a couple. May the Lord surround your marriage with His angels, shielding you from harm, division, and the schemes of the enemy. May He grant you wisdom in all your decisions—financial, relational, and spiritual—and may He provide for every need according to His riches in glory. We pray that your love for one another would grow deeper with each passing year, not because of mere emotion, but because it is rooted in Christ. May your marriage be a testimony to the world of God’s faithfulness, grace, and power.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of marriage and for the union You are establishing between this brother and sister in Christ. Lord, we ask that You would be the foundation of their marriage, the center of their home, and the source of their strength. We pray for this dear sister, that You would continue to mold her into a woman after Your own heart—a wife who loves, respects, and submits to her husband as unto You, and a mother who raises her children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Give her wisdom, patience, and a spirit of joy as she prepares for this new season of life.
For her fiancé, we pray that You would do a mighty work in his heart. If he has not yet been born again, we ask that You would convict him of his sin, draw him to repentance, and give him a new heart that is fully surrendered to You. If he is already in Christ, we pray that You would deepen his faith, strengthen his resolve to lead his family in righteousness, and fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may love his wife as Christ loves the Church. Make him a man of prayer, a man of the Word, and a man of integrity. Protect him from the temptations of this world, and give him the courage to stand firm in his faith.
Lord, we ask that You would cover this marriage with Your blood and protect it from every attack of the enemy. Guard their hearts from bitterness, unforgiveness, and division. Help them to communicate with love and respect, to forgive one another as You have forgiven them, and to always seek Your will above their own. May their home be a place of peace, worship, and godly influence, where Your presence is felt and Your name is honored.
We also ask for Your blessing upon their intimacy. May their physical union be pure, holy, and a reflection of the love and commitment they have made before You. If there has been any sin in this area, we ask for Your forgiveness and healing. Help them to walk in purity from this day forward, honoring You with their bodies.
Father, we pray that this marriage would bear much fruit for Your kingdom. May they raise godly children who love and serve You, and may their lives together be a light to all who know them. Give them wisdom in every decision they make, and provide for all their needs according to Your riches in glory.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for it is only through Him that we have access to You, and it is only by His blood that we are made righteous. We declare that this marriage will be a testimony to Your faithfulness, a reflection of Christ and the Church, and a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs to see Your love in action. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
